Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

02/27/2026

Today’s read:
: HIPAA Biannual Update

During the final half of 2025, healthcare organizations across the country posted 268 breaches of PHI affecting 500 or more individuals. This is the lowest number of breaches reported in a six-month span since the last half of 2020.
—via Magazine

02/20/2026

Today’s read:
: Meet the Board

Check out magazine’s latest Q&A featuring Raghu Reddy, Board member and chief administrative officer of MiOrtho Surgery Center in Southfield, Michigan.

Get to know your officers through these short one-on-one Q&As.

02/18/2026

The Simple Era Is Over
—via VMG Health

Understand the growing ASC patient complexity as modern patients present multiple comorbidities and complex medical histories.

02/17/2026

2026 Report
—via Marit Health

Comprehensive analysis of gender pay equity in physician compensation.

02/14/2026

2026 Rulemaking Increases Separate Reimbursement for Non-Opioid Alternatives

—via Magazine
https://buff.ly/FAvVHW1

Second year of NOPAIN Act implementation expands Medicare beneficiary access.

02/12/2026

ASCA Webinar: Build a Culture of Safety Around
Tuesday, February 17, at 1:00 pm ET

Join this session to learn how to foster a robust safety culture in your . Topics such as bundle compliance, scrub technique, sterile field maintenance and more will be explored.

This program is included in 2026 ASCA membership.
https://buff.ly/WqWOtmW

Erica Smith explains how to strengthen infection prevention by engaging staff, improving compliance, and building a lasting culture of safety in ASCs.

02/11/2026

White House unveils website for discounts
—via NPR

Under Trump administration deals to lower drug prices, pharmaceutical companies are offering some of their drugs at discounted prices through a new website called TrumpRx.gov.

02/09/2026

ASCA's newest course is now available on demand! Join Key Updates to ASC Accrediting Organizations' Standards to hear directly from representatives of:
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Accreditation Commission for Health Care
DNV
Joint Commission
QUAD A

Learn recent ASC accreditation standards changes, common citations and compliance strategies in this virtual course to strengthen policies, processes and survey outcomes.

02/06/2026

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Check out the February issue of , now available on the Focus website.

Highlights include: “How to Build a High-Performing Cardiovascular ASC,” “Managing Physician Dynamics” and “Preparing Patients for Cardiovascular Procedures.”
https://buff.ly/4QOxZe2

02/04/2026

Register today for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo, coming to DC this spring!
ASCA’s collaboration with SAMBA will provide a richer, more interdisciplinary learning and networking experience for the entire ASC community.

https://buff.ly/N2xjf8g

Join us May 13-16 in DC for ASCA + SAMBA 2026, the ASC community's premier event.

01/30/2026

Today’s read:
: Meet the Board

Check out ASC Focus magazine’s latest Q&A featuring Tyler Marks, MD, ASCA Board member and physician at Specialty Orthopedic Group in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Get to know your officers through these short one-on-one Q&As.

01/28/2026

Due to severe weather conditions impacting ASCs nationwide, the following deadlines have been extended through Friday, February 6:
—Q4 data submission for ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey
—Applications for the spring virtual class of ASCA’s ASC Administrator Development Program
—Applications for the March CAIP exam